POE REPs deliver children’s book to Oklahoma elementary schools; help with literacy rates

POE has teamed up with Norman veterinarian and author Dr. John Otto to distribute a children’s book titled, “Marvin’s Gift,” to elementary schools across Oklahoma. The book is designed to help with literacy rates and help children deal with anger…

Statement from POE’s Executive Director Ginger Tinney on Gov. Stitt’s Executive Order to address Teacher Shortage

Oklahoma teachers are exhausted. Amid a challenging pandemic, our teachers are working harder than ever; taking on more tasks with less personnel and longer days. Last week, local leaders of Professional Oklahoma Educators (POE) had face-to-face discussions with Gov. Kevin…

Business Manager at Walters and Temple Schools Wins Award

She’s a multitasker extraordinaire and a top notch professional regarding school finances, and now Brenda Sides is the winner of the Non-Certified/Support Professional Merit Award presented by the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation. The statewide honor was presented at the foundation’s…

North Rock Creek Educator Named Olan Isbell Merit Award Winner

Paige Dan, elementary and intermediate library media specialist at North Rock Creek Elementary, is the winner of the Olan Isbell Merit Award presented by the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation. The statewide honor was presented at the foundation’s Excellence in Education…